Spot on Kitty. It is still used medically but diluted at least 1:1 more
often 1:3 with water or saline ( .09% salt solution) for wound care. If you
want to use it in your mouth, just a splash in a glass of water please. It
is very drying to healthy cells and can slow wound healing or actually cause
sores on mucus membranes, such as in the mouth, nose, other orifices. This
is very reactive stuff, so not exactly harmless.
Betadine is OK to use on intact skin, but a lot of people develop an allergy
with repeated exposure. If you use it, wash it off completely.
Scrubbing with soap& water is best. Water cleans, soap improves wetting by
water and friction kills germs. Antibacterial soap is no more effective than
plain soap.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 10:28 AM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] OT: uses for peroxide

This just in:
Hydrogen Peroxide is being eliminated from first aid kits. It is no
longer used for cleaning wounds because it kills healthy cells along with
the bacteria. Soap and water is recommended.

I thought this was very interesting... so I wanted to share it with
all of you...
I hope you are having a wonderful Labor Day.... I am loving this
rain!!!!!!!
Tricia
Uses for Peroxide (Safer and Healthier than Bleach)

I would like to tell you of the benefits of that plain little ole
bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store. What
does bleach cost? Have you ever smelled bleach in a doctor's office?
NO!!! Why? Because it smells, and it is not healthy! Ask the nurses who
work in the doctor's offices, and ask them if they use bleach at home.
They are wiser and know better! Did you also know bleach was invented
in the late 40's? It's chlorine,And it was used to kill our troops.
Peroxide was invented during WWI in the 20's. It was used to save and
help cleanse the needs of our troops and hospitals. Please think about
this.

1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the
bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out.
(I do it when I bathe.) No more canker sores and your teeth will be
whiter without
expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash.

2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them
free of germs.

3. Clean your counters and table tops with peroxide to kill germs
and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you
wipe, or spray it on the counters.

4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it
to kill salmonella and other bacteria.

5. I had fungus on my feet for years until I sprayed a 50/50
mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night
and let dry.

6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten
minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would not
heal with any medicine but was healed by soaking in peroxide.

7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water
and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic
system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.

8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50
mixture whenever you have a cold, plugged sinus. It will bubble and help
to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes, and then blow your nose
into a tissue.

9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist
right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for
ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.

10. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray
the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through.
You will not have the peroxide-burnt blonde hair like the hair dye
packages but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, or
dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually, so it's not a drastic change.

11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils,
fungus, or other skin infections.

12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load
of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing,
pour it directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub
it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.

13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors. There is no smearing, which
is why I love it so much for this.

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